Traffic Upper Cwmbran

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Current traffic around Upper Cwmbran

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Upper Cwmbran have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

J24 COLDRA TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:00 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 20:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:00
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 18:18
J32 CORYTON
Description: M4EastboundJ32 (Cardiff) CorytonoffslipCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:28 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:28, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:28
Nearest town: 11.86 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 16:42
TAFF'S WELL TO CORYTON INTERCHANGE
Description: A470SouthboundTaffs Well to Coryton InterchangeCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:33 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:33
Nearest town: 11.92 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 16:42
CORYTON TO NANTGARW
Description: A470NorthboundCoryton to NantgarwCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:12 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:12
Nearest town: 11.79 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 16:18
J24 COLDRA TO J26 MALPAS
Description: M4WestboundJ24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) MalpasCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:00 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 20:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:00
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 16:06
NANTGARW
Description: A470NorthboundNantgarwCongestionoffslipDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:03 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:03, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:03
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 16:06
A48 INTERCHANGE TO M4 J33 CAPEL LLANILLTERN
Description: A4232NorthboundA48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel LlanillternCongestionDelay: s possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 15:26 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 18:26, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 15:26
Nearest town: 14.91 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 15:42
WESTBOUND
Description: A40EastboundWestboundAbergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Abergavenny04/03/26-25/06/26 0930-1530RoadworksSTOP/GO in use :, Start time: 04/03/2026 9:30 , End Date: 25/06/2026 15:30, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/04/2026 11:10
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 14:18
CONGESTION
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Upper Cwmbran.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:05 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:14 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.85 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 04:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.96 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.88 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.34 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M48 westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M4 eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 4 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Upper Cwmbran.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Upper Cwmbran. CLEARED @ 15:27

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Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:00 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 20:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:00
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.6--2.96

Description: M4 : Eastbound : J32 (Cardiff) Coryton : offslip : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:28 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:28, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:28
Nearest town: 11.86 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.53--3.25

Description: A470 : Southbound : Taffs Well to Coryton Interchange : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:33 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:33, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:33
Nearest town: 11.92 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.53--3.25

Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:12 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:12
Nearest town: 11.79 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.54--3.26

Description: M4 : Westbound : J24 (Newport) Coldra to J26 (Newport) Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:00 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 20:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:00
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.6--2.96

Description: A470 : Northbound : Nantgarw : Congestion : offslip : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 16:03 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 19:03, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 16:03
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.56--3.27

Description: A4232 : Northbound : A48 Interchange to M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 28/04/2026 15:26 , Expected end time: 28/04/2026 18:26, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 15:26
Nearest town: 14.91 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.49--3.29

Description: A40 : Eastbound : Westbound : Abergavenny Hardwick R/bout to Abergavenny : 04/03/26-25/06/26 0930-1530 : Roadworks : STOP/GO in use :, Start time: 04/03/2026 9:30 , End Date: 25/06/2026 15:30, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/04/2026 11:10
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.82--3.01

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.36--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.45--2.78

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.39--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21 (Weston super Mare) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:05 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.37--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.44--2.82

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.43--2.84

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:14 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.43--2.84

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.85 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.44--2.84

Location: southbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J22 (Burnham on Sea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.39--2.86

Location: westbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.57--2.66

Location: northbound between junctions J20 (Nailsea) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.44--2.83

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 28 April 2026 to 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 04:00 on 30 April 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 04:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.96 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.43--2.84

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.88 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.48--2.72

Location: southbound at junction J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.34 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.48--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J18 (Bristol) and J19 (Portishead) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.49--2.69

Location: westbound at junction J1 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 29 April 2026 to 15:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.69 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.6--2.62

Location: eastbound at junction J22 (Avonmouth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 4 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.57--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Portishead) and J20 (Nailsea) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Upper Cwmbran.

51.45--2.78